Xeon 5148 vs Ultra 7 255H

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 255H
2025, $514
16 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
17.54
+3979%

Core Ultra 7 255H outperforms Xeon 5148 by a whopping 3979% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4343252
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation30.133.05
Market segmentLaptopServer
Power efficiency26.430.45
DesignerIntelIntel
ManufacturerTSMCno data
Architecture codenameArrow Lake-H (2025)Woodcrest (2006)
Release date13 January 2025 (1 year ago)June 2006 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$514$9

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 7 255H has 888% better value for money than Xeon 5148.

Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Basic parameters of Core Ultra 7 255H and Xeon 5148: number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Performance-cores6no data
Efficient-cores8no data
Low Power Efficient-cores2no data
Threads162
Base clock speed2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz2.33 GHz
L1 cache192 KB (per core)0 KB
L2 cache3 MB (per core)4 MB
L3 cache24 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography3 nm65 nm
Maximum core temperature110 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 255H and Xeon 5148 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA2049771
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt40 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and Xeon 5148. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 255H and Xeon 5148 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and Xeon 5148 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and Xeon 5148. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-6400DDR2
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ 140T GPUno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency2.25 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 7 255H and Xeon 5148 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and Xeon 5148 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS)7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 FRL)no data
Max resolution over eDP3840 x 2400 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and Xeon 5148 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and Xeon 5148.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.0no data
PCI Express lanes24no data

Synthetic benchmarks

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating.

Ultra 7 255H 17.54
+3979%
Xeon 5148 0.43

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Ultra 7 255H 30636
+4001%
Samples: 1591
Xeon 5148 747
Samples: 5

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.54 0.43
Physical cores 16 2
Threads 16 2
Chip lithography 3 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 40 Watt

Ultra 7 255H has a 3979% higher aggregate performance score, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, a 2067% more advanced lithography process, and 43% lower power consumption.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Xeon 5148 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 7 255H is a notebook processor while Xeon 5148 is a server/workstation one.

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Community ratings

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